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F597 DWB

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

284,851 mi
Last recorded284,851 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 DWB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2023 284,851 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Below Door (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Underneath side of step (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front of Wheel ARch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Underneath Corner Bumper (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Both Rear HAlfshafts LEaking

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Cap not lockable

HEavy underseal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Repair to Rear Exhasut

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 284,099 miles

Electrical wiring insecure fouling on n/s engine mount (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp between downpipe and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe chafing on n/s engine mount (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both drag link ball joint boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear half shaft seals passing a slight amount of oil

underside of body heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Feb 2022 284,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

underside of body heavily undersealed

Electrical wiring insecure fouling on n/s engine mount (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp between downpipe and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe chafing on n/s engine mount (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both drag link ball joint boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear half shaft seals passing a slight amount of oil

Pass 4 Mar 2021 283,526 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 283,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 282,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded and holed

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

vehichle totally covered with grease or underseal underneath

Fail 18 Feb 2020 282,958 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating excessive rise and fall (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded and holed

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

vehichle totally covered with grease or underseal underneath

Pass 19 Feb 2019 282,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight fluctuation on front brake readings

vehichle heavily undersealed or greased ball over underside

Pass 28 Feb 2018 281,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy leaking (7.1.2)

Heavy amount of underseal used

Repair has been heavily under sealed and painted

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Both side mountings (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 281,299 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides marked in chalk (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy leaking (7.1.2)

Heavy amount of underseal used

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Both side mountings (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 280,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Feb 2016 280,008 miles

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Feb 2016 280,008 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Feb 2015 279,348 miles

slight play in offside front king pin

vehichle is heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Feb 2014 278,443 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 277,507 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 276,567 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 275,788 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off side front wheel bearing slighty noisy

Pass 15 Mar 2010 273,536 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

fron both sill have corrison

Fail 13 Mar 2010 273,536 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

fron both sill have corrison

Pass 30 Apr 2009 269,052 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 268,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 263,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in drag links

Fail 19 Apr 2007 259,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play offside front suspension

Pass 19 Apr 2007 259,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play offside front suspension

Pass 7 Apr 2006 254,090 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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F597 DWB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 88,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F597 DWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F597 DWB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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